Human Resource Generalist/ Recruiter

Who We Are:

City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. During our 40 years serving New Yorkers in need, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 77 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. City Harvest works alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.

Job Description:

At City Harvest, our people are the most important resource. We’re looking for a highly skilled HR Generalist/Recruiter to join our team and help us find the right people for the right roles. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment and has operated as a human resources generalist, along with deep knowledge of the screening, interviewing, and hiring processes. We’re seeking someone who’s passionate about discovering untapped talent, driving company growth, and helping people develop successful careers.

Position Overview:

As a Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter you will be a pivotal part of our HR team, ensuring the smooth execution of HR processes and contributing to the overall well-being of our employees. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR functions, with a strong emphasis on recruiting.

Objectives of this role:

• Work closely with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s hiring needs for every role, and to meet competitive hiring goals and expectations.
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles, helping managers find, hire, and retain quality candidates.
• Foster high-touch relationships using a database of qualified candidates to choose from when positions become open.
• Partner with Senior Director of Human Resources to design, refine, and implement innovative recruitment strategies.
• Remain active with job boards, social networks, and platforms for finding quality candidates, and create and post job descriptions and announcements.

HR Generalist

• Employee relations system
• Organizing compliance and knowledge training
• Reviewing benefit plans
• Managing compensation inquiries
• Assisting in recruitment and staffing needs
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with managers to build awareness of their departments, hiring needs, and job specifications.
• Write and post job descriptions on relevant platforms, especially social media.
• Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to find quality candidates and prospect for new business.
• Screen resumes and CVs and manage job candidates throughout hiring process, from interview preparation to final offer negotiation.
• Maintain database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects, hired, and fired employees, and other designations.

This role is tailored for those eager to make a substantial impact, merging tactical acumen with visionary thinking to evolve the People function in a leading-edge tech environment, catalyzing cultural and business growth.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in recruitment or human resources
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
• Advanced knowledge of productivity software, database management, and internet search methods
• Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR
• Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person)
• HR Generalist
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.

Industry

• Non-profit Organizations